Kentucky Colonel Candy Recipes

KENTUCKY COLONEL CANDY

Steps:

• On stove, soften butter and 1 pound of sugar, remove from heat and let cool to warm.
• Add whiskey, then second pound of sugar; nuts, and lemon juice.
• Blend until all are mixed. Roll into balls and let cool overnight to firm up.
• Melt chocolate and paraffin in top of double boiler; blend well. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Dip candy in chocolate mixture.
• Set one waxed paper to harden.
• Store in an airtight container.

KENTUCKY COLONELS

Steps:

• 1. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and 1 pound of the powdered sugar with mixer on high speed. Add the bourbon, the remaining sugar ad the nuts and mix well.
• 2. Chill in refrigerator until firm enough to handle, about 2 hours.
• 3. Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler and then allow to cool to room temperature.
• 4. Form rounded teaspoons of the nut mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet covered in wax paper.
• 5. Dip balls in into the melted chocolate 2 at a time. Using 2 forks, turn the candy, coating completely with the chocolate. Tap fork to eliminate excess chocolate, then place on on the wax paper.
• 6. continue with remaining candies. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until firm enough to handle. Pace in a tightly sealed container and allow to age several days before serving. Will keep refrigerated for several weeks if they last that long.

KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight.
• Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight.
• Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.

KENTUCKY COLONEL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the peel in a mixing glass and stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass and drop in the peel.